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Chantel E. Malone makes World Athletics Championship Long Jump Finals

Current National Record holder and Pan American Games gold medallist in Long Jump, Chantel E. Malone has secured a spot in the finals of the 2025 World Athletics Championship Long Jump event.
Djimon L. Gumbs competed in the Shot Put on September 13, 2025, but did not advance to the finals. Photo: BVI Athletics Association
Djimon L. Gumbs competed in the Shot Put on September 13, 2025, but did not advance to the finals. Photo: BVI Athletics Association
TOKYO, Japan- Current National Record holder and Pan American Games gold medallist in Long Jump, Chantel E. Malone has secured a spot in the finals of the 2025 World Athletics Championship Long Jump event.

Malone, 32, participated in the qualifiers earlier this morning, Saturday, September 13, 2025. She managed a 6.62M jump, landing her way into the finals. 

The Long Jump final is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, September 14, 2025. 

Meanwhile, Djimon L. Gumbs competed in the Shot Put event today; however did not advance to the finals. 

6 athletes @ World Championships

Malone and Gumbs are just two of six athletes representing the VI at this year’s World Championships. This is the territory’s largest contingent at the games. 

The other athletes are Kyron A. McMaster, Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite, Beyonce A. Defreitas, and Jaleel N. Croal.

The World Athletics Championships will end on September 21, 2025. 

2 Responses to “Chantel E. Malone makes World Athletics Championship Long Jump Finals”

  • Nice (13/09/2025, 09:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job this young lady will get a medal but my question is has any company sponsor this lady yet ..these athletes work so hard an for what (good job) come on BVI Government other kids are watching..set and example..they are going up against the world best let's treat them that way so younger kids can work hard to do the same
  • jack (13/09/2025, 09:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great news our people are doing well


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